Ray Charles

2 LPs ON 1 CD + 2 BONUS TRACKS

LONG UNAVAILABLE!!!

Ray Charles displayed his genius by combining elements of gospel, R&B and blues into a fervid, exuberant style that would come to be known as soul music. This CD compiles two of Charles’ most representative albums from his early years: the iconic What’d I Say (1959), and his sensational debut LP Hallelujah I Love Her So! (1957). While recording for Atlantic Records during the Fifties, the innovative singer, pianist and bandleader broke down the barriers between sacred and secular music. In his own words, he fostered “a crossover between gospel music and the rhythm patterns of the blues.” These two magnificent albums have been remastered and packaged together in this very special collector’s edition, which also includes 2 bonus tracks.

PERSONNEL:

RAY CHARLES, vocals and piano, plus:

David “Fathead” Newman (tenor and alto saxophone),
Emmett Dennis, Bennie “Hank” Crawford (baritone saxophone),
Marcus Belgrave (trumpet), Edgar Willis (bass),
Richie Goldberg (drums), and The Raelettes (backing vocals),
among others.

Recorded between September 1952 and February 1959.
Original recordings produced by Ahmet Ertegün and Jerry Wexler.

INCLUDES 16-PAGE BOOKLET- RARE PHOTOS- VINTAGE MEMORABILIA
& DETAILED LINER NOTES

TRACKS:

WHAT’D I SAY
01. WHAT’D I SAY (Parts 1 & 2) 6:28
02. JUMPIN’ IN THE MORNIN’ 2:46
03. YOU BE MY BABY 2:30
04. TELL ME HOW DO YOU FEEL 2:44
05. WHAT KIND OF A MAN ARE YOU 2:48
06. ROCKHOUSE (Parts 1 & 2) 3:54
07. ROLL WITH MY BABY 2:37
08. TELL ALL THE WORLD ABOUT YOU 2:04
09. MY BONNIE 2:47
10. THAT’S ENOUGH 2:43
HALLELUJAH I LOVE HER SO!
11. AIN’T THAT LOVE 2:52
12. DROWN IN MY OWN TEARS 3:20
13. COME BACK BABY 3:06
14. SINNER’S PRAYER 3:22
15. FUNNY (BUT I STILL LOVE YOU) 3:12
16. LOSING HAND 3:12
17. A FOOL FOR YOU 3:02
18. HALLELUJAH I LOVE HER SO 2:34
19. MESS AROUND 2:40
20. THIS LITTLE GIRL OF MINE 2:29
21. MARY ANN 2:47
22. GREENBACKS 2:51
23. DON’T YOU KNOW 2:57
24. I GOT A WOMAN 2:48
BONUS TRACKS
25. SWANEE RIVER ROCK 2:22
26. YES, INDEED! 2:27

TOTAL TIME: 77:19